Whether this is your first summer with us or if you are a returning family, we are inviting you to experience a richer summer experience through a kid-friendly programme with an emphasis on having fun! Our aim is to create the right balance for each age-group whilst never forgetting that Kidstart Summer Club takes place during the holidays. We look forward to having a safe and enjoyable summer together!
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• Multimedia Art • Dramatic Tales • NetStart - Computer activities • Fun With Food • Wordfun • Active Sports • Music • Pool • Animal Sense • Water Games • Martial Arts • Young Einstein • Fun with English Whether this is your first summer with us or if you are a returning family, we are inviting you to experience a richer summer experience through a kid-friendly programme with an emphasis on having fun!!! Different kids have different needs. Younger ones need more nurturing and attention whilst teenagers want independence and adventure. Our aim is to create the right balance for each age-group whilst never forgetting that Kidstart Summer Club takes place during the holidays. We look forward to having a safe and enjoyable summer together! Sincerely, Kidstart Administrators Giving Children The Best Welcome to Kidstart Summer Club! Our Timetable Our summer club will run from Monday 15 July to Friday 13 September. The programme will take a break for Santa Maria Week between 12-16 August. Kidstart is from 9:00am to 1:00pm and is being offered as a 3-day (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) or as a 5-day option. Additional club time is being offered from 7:15am and extending to 2:00pm at the Kidstart Summer Club in Óamrun. Extended hours till 4pm can also be offered by taking kids from Óamrun at 1pm to our Kidstart Childcare and Development Centre at St Venera (near Lidl Supermarket) by transport where they will be having further activities until pick-up. Summer Club St Thomas More College, Óamrun • Monday 15 July to Friday 13 September, 2013 We are excited to announce that this year we are moving to a new central location at Óamrun! Check out the new and exciting features on page 10! 20 13
• Fun With Food • Wordfun • Active Sports • Music • Pool • Animal Sense
• Water Games • Martial Arts • Young Einstein • Fun with English
Whether this is your first summer with us or if you are a returning family, we are inviting you to experience a richer summer experience through a kid-friendly programme with an emphasis on having fun!!! Different kids have different needs. Younger ones need more nurturing and attention whilst teenagers want independence and adventure. Our aim is to create the right balance for each age-group whilst never forgetting that Kidstart Summer Club takes place during the holidays.
We look forward to having a safe and enjoyable summer together!
Sincerely, Kidstart Administrators
Giving Children The Best
Welcome to Kidstart Summer Club!
Our TimetableOur summer club will run from Monday 15 July to Friday 13 September. The programme will take a break for Santa Maria Week between 12-16 August. Kidstart is from 9:00am to 1:00pm and is being offered as a 3-day (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) or as a 5-day option.
Additional club time is being offered from 7:15am and extending to 2:00pm at the Kidstart Summer Club in Óamrun. Extended hours till 4pm can also be offered by taking kids from Óamrun at 1pm to our Kidstart Childcare and Development Centre at St Venera (near Lidl Supermarket) by transport where they will be having further activities until pick-up.
Summer Club
St Thomas More College, Óamrun • Monday 15 July to Friday 13 September, 2013
We are excited to announcethat this year
we are moving to a new central location
at Óamrun!Check out the new andexciting featureson page 10!
2013
Kidstart PhilosophyThe underlying theme of our Summer Club is what we call our
‘caring philosophy’. All the activities which our children will participate in have this as their guiding principle and will fall under
one of the following three categories:
• Caring for Others • Caring for Ourselves • Caring for our Environment
Caring for OurselvesKnowing who we are, being comfortable with ourselves and building self-esteem, as well as caring for our physical well-being is what this is all about. These values will be explored during sports and art activities, personal and social development sessions, nutrition and personal hygiene awareness activities.
Caring for OthersThis involves sharing, being aware of others’ feelings and diversities; valuing the contribution of all those we are in contact with. These aspects will be developed through collaborative and non-competitive games, art, drama, personal and social development sessions, and the fostering of cooperation between the club’s administration, the instructors and the kids themselves.
Caring for Our EnvironmentWe are already aware of the implications of being careless in this regard. Recycling will be a basic principle at Kidstart Summer Club. Our kids will actually make some of the equipment which will be used for games and music, using everyday items we would normally discard. They will explore the natural world and animals through a hands-on approach.
CreativityWe are all creative but some of us have difficulty expressing our ideas. We aim to allow our kids to discover and experiment with different, even if unconventional, ways of bringing out these ideas. Our dedicated instructors have drawn up a programme of activities which will give maximum opportunity to our kids to give way to Self Expression. The world of drama, poetry, dance, animated interactive story-telling and music encourages our kids to use these languages to express themselves, build self-confidence and self-esteem.
Furthermore, our kids will be exposed to the various types of music and instruments. They will be encouraged to appreciate the diversity in the world around us.
Very dedicated and creative staff... patient and caring. Big thank you to all
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The little ones (2-3 years old) will be taken care of by qualified childcarers in our specially designed nursery. The childcarer to child ratio for each Kidstart Mini group is 1:6. Great care has been taken to ensure that the facilities are welcoming, comfortable and, above all, safe.
Weekly activities include:• Multimedia Art• Singing• Dancing Sessions• Cooking: Fun with Food• Water Games• Dramatic Tales• StoryTelling• Dressing up
Kidstart Mini (2-3 Years)
Born in 2010-2011
Excellent approach with kids and well organised
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Kidstart Juniors
These will be grouped according to age and will have
a Group Instructor who will accompany them constantly
throughout their time at Kidstart. Activities are varied and planned
around a flexible timetable.
Weekly activities include:Multimedia Art
SingingDancing Sessions
Animal SenseActive Zone
NetStart: Computer activitiesCooking: Fun with Food
Water Games in PoolFun with English
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(4-7 Years)Born in 2006-2009
Very good and enjoyable. Owen enjoyed himself a lot....
keep up the good work
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Word FunLanguage is a very important step in a child’s development. Unfortunately a too-strong emphasis on a content-based curriculum means that more often than not our children do not get to enjoy learning words and languages because they consider them a “subject” that must be learnt at school. The aim of this programme is to allow the children to have fun learning new words and using them through various games and activities. We might look at how a word is translated into various languages, how words in Maltese and English sound “funny”, how words can be used in a musical and fun way and lots more! This activity is being offered to Pre-Teens attending the 5-day programme
Kidstart Pre-Teens
(8-11 Years)Born in 2002-2005
Pre-teens will be grouped according to age and follow
a timetable of 3 activities per day. They will be accompanied by the Instructor leading each
particular activity.
Weekly activities include:Multimedia Art
SingingDancing Sessions
Animal SenseActive Zone
NetStart: Computer activities
Cooking: Fun with FoodWater Games in Pool
Fun with English
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Ms Marie is kind and
caring. Ms Leanne was
very well liked by my son!
Chloe enjoyed every single day! Nice and
competent instructors.
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This is a 3-day per week programme (Tues-Wed-Thurs) with a difference, for young people aged 12-15 years. Kidstart Teens 2013 takes an innovative approach to career exploration. Our voyage of discovery will include a once weekly outing to various workplaces including Cooperatives as well as informative talks and hands-on experience of small business management through our Coops for Teens programme. All this will be complemented by traditional Kidstart activities like Swimming and Fun with Food, and an optional sleep-over camp amongst others.
The Teen Coop experience includes a structured programme through which participants, with the help of a mentor, organise themselves into a work-group based on the cooperative model. This year they will explore and experience the social enterprise model and through a collaboration with Puttinu Cares, they will understand and actively participate in activities the ultimate aim of which will include spreading awareness and possibly collecting some funds for this worthwhile
organisation. The aims include learning basic business skills such as planning, organization, production, marketing etc. all in a fun environment and through practical hands-on activities. Young people participating in Kidstart Teens programme will:• Develop their personal skills and self-confidence
• Become more self-aware
• Learn basic business skills
• Learn about our cultural heritage in a fun way
• Become better citizens
All in all Kidstart Teens is a fun-filled programme that guarantees an exciting summer experience for all participants. Weekly activities include:• Outings
• Fun with Food
• Small Business Management Skills
• Social Awareness
• Swimming in Pool
Kidstart Teens(12-15 Years)
Born in 1998-2001
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This programme is being offeredin collaboration with Puttinu Careswww.puttinucares.org
Giulia always thinks
that it is the best and
has no complaints!
My daughter had a great time, she enjoyed the live-in
and her instructors were amazing.
After working hard at school for nine months they need to relax, doing fun activities with their friends in a safe and welcoming environment, supported by instructors who are qualified and dedicated.
The Fun with English programme is designed to encourage English interaction in a playful manner and aims at increasing familiarity with spoken English in young children, increasing their confidence in using the language. Run by enthusiastic tutors, sessions include storytelling, vocabulary games, quizzes, puppet and drama games. Children enjoy listening to their tutors as well as multimedia materials and also get the opportunity to develop a voice of their own in English. This exciting programme will be offered to all kids from 4 to 11 years.
Kids come to Kidstart to have fun... and they deserve it”“
Fun with English
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A very great experience
for kids. As always would
recommend Kidstart!
Ms Kirby always greeted my
daughter with a smile and always
did a great job. Adela loved her
days at Kidstart!
Thank you for your cooperation
and patience with our kids, my
daughter was always looking
forward to come to kidstart.
First time they attended a summer
school willingly. We’ll be back!
NEWNEWprogrammeprogramme
Pets@Kidstart
We believe that animals are our friends and we have a duty to respect and care for them because they are vulnerable
creatures. At Kidstart, we foster this love and respect through exposure. Every Group has a pet
which the kids take care of and feed with the help of their Carers or Instructors.This programme is being
sponsored by Borg Cardona Co Ltd, importers of Royal Canin.
Here at Kidstart we believe that as co-inhabitants of this earth, kids from an early age should learn to respect and love animals and to care for them according to their needs. We will
discuss how our habits effect the lives of animals around the world. We will also look at different pets and discuss the pros and cons of owning them and the appropriate way of caring for them. We will also be inviting a number
of people to come along with their unusual pets, which the kids will have the opportunity to meet up close.This activity is being offered to Pre-Teens
attending the 5-day programme
We have designed our sports activities in conjunction with qualified sports educators to provide our kids with an enjoyable and safe sports experience. The emphasis is:
• not competing but cooperating
• on being with friends and making new ones
• on learning new skills
• on becoming healthier through games
This way of thinking includes:
• work and play within environments which reinforce team spirit
• developing a positive self-image & self-confidence
• acquiring social skills through collaboration with other children and adults
• experiencing and learning how to manage both success and setbacks
• living within healthy, competitive situations.
Action Sport
Parents as PartnersAt Kidstart we believe that we must be partners with parents and guardians in providing a rich learning experience for kids. To emphasise this belief we organise various activities in which parents are invited to participate alone or with kids:
• Open Day will be held on Saturday 13 July. Parents and kids are invited to tour the premises and meet the Administration, Carers and Instructors.
• Evening talks for parents on topical issues may be organised and delivered by expert speakers.
• Another Parents’ Activity will be held towards the end of the 8-week programme. Parents will be invited to come along and see what their kids have been up to at Kidstart.
• Regular newsletter issues will be sent to communicate with you on news and other activities happening at our summer club.
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I was impressed with the
amount and quality of
crafts they did! Great all
the time!
Very satisfied. My daughter was very
happy. Well done and greatly recommended!
Club Hour OptionParents can take advantage of additional club hours which may be taken separately or as a package. The Club Hour options are:
A 7:15am – 9:00am
B 8:00am – 9:00am
C 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Extended Option 1:00pm - 5:00pm(charged per hour at Kidstart Childcare & Development Centre St Venera)
Kids will be rotating between various activity clubs. Obviously parents are free to pick up/drop off their kids at any point during these hours according to the package chosen. These clubs are: the Faber Castell Art Club, the Movie Magic Club, the Nintendo Club, the Merlin Book Club and the Action Sport Club. The Club Hour Option is not available with the Transport Option.
Extra time availed of (up to 2:30pm max) will be billed at E3 per hour on a weekly basis.
NetStartThe internet can be a fascinating world for
kids... so much to do ...so much to see! With our experienced instructors they will navigate
and discover new things. They will also learn how to keep safe whilst benefiting from the
abundant opportunities that this medium offers for education and entertainment.
Transport OptionKoptaco will be providing this service to and from all areas in Malta. The rates vary according to distance. All arrivals and departures, from and to our Summer Club, are supervised by Kidstart Administration. Rates available on application form on the last page.
Choosing UsKidstart adopts a zero-tolerance to bullying and this programme has proved to be very effective in reducing the incidence of bullying behaviour. The aims are:
• to help kids develop positive social skills by exploring their rights and responsibilities;
• to foster a supportive group environment in which differences are accepted and valued and where the kids, as individuals and as part of a group, can flourish in a diverse community;
• to promote self-assertion and communication in a non-violent manner which promotes dialogue and peaceful conflict-solving. The approach is interactive, with fun activities that help the kids understand and adopt these principles. All Kidstart Staff are especially trained to promote Choosing Us aspects throughout all activities.
Kidstart Summer Club will spark the kid’s interest in the world of science through exploration
and discovery. Kids will become Young Einsteins when they will try fascinating hands-on experiments, learning amazing science and
technology facts through cool experiments.
Young EinsteinYoung Einstein
Make science
fun!!
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Kidstart OrganisersKidstart Summer Club is operated by Vista Coop. The collaboration of other prominent organisations is sought, in order to provide a high quality service. For Kidstart Summer Club, Vista Coop has recruited a team of professional and qualified persons to take care of our kids. Furthermore, it has invested in their continued specialized training to guarantee a safe and fun environment. Vista Coop also manages “Kidstart Childcare and Development Centre” in Santa Venera and 3 childcare centers in Luqa (Lelluxa), Paola (Pepprina) and G˙arg˙ur (Nannakola). These state-of-the-art centres cater for kids aged 0-3years on a year-round basis. A kindergarten is offered for children aged 3-5 years at St Venera.
Services such as after-school clubs and holiday clubs are also being offered.
Kidstart Summer Club
Vista Coop 228 Triq Misra˙ il-Barrieri, Santa Venera SVR 1759 Tel: 2144 5758 Mobile: 9999 5758, 9968 4411 Email: [email protected] www.vista.coop
Download the Kidstart Summer Club 2013 brochure, including rates and
application form from www.vista.coop
To RememberAll our staff are fully qualified
in their respective areas of specialization
and most of them are fully qualified first aiders
Note: All bookings must be paid in full at registration by cash or cheque either by post or by calling personally at our offices at St Venera from 9 to 11.30am Monday to Friday. No postdated cheques will be accepted.
Refunds: Refunds are not available for vacations or illnesses. Only in very special circumstances are refunds considered in which case an administrative fee will be charged.
Kids who are assisted by a facilitator at school will have to be also assisted by one during the 8 week Kidstart programme. Qualified LSA’s will have to be contracted by the parents/guardians. Kids who cannot participate safely or effectively in their group without an LSA due to psychological, physical or emotional challenges may have to be dismissed after consultation with the parents/guardians and no refund will be given for the unused days of the programme.
We are pleased to collaborate with the following organisations and thank them for their support
Each kid will be given
a Certificate of Attendance
BORG & ZAHRA
NEW Premises
No AdditioNAl Costs ANd No HiddEN ExpENsEsKidstart summer club is a registered summer Club within the department of Education.
Therefore you are eligible for a tax benefit on the Summer Club Fee.
A Summer
Kidstart PremisesST THOMAS MORE COLLEGE BOYS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL, ÓAMRUN
is centrally located and thus easily accessible. The physical environment is welcoming and comfortable for the kids, and above all, safe for the peace of mind of parents!
• Specially-equipped computer labs for computer sessions
• 2 large (2m x 4m x 0.5m) and outdoor swimming pools for water sports and games for kids 4 years and over
• 1 larger (4m x 8m x 1m) outdoor swimming pool for water sports and games for kids 6 years and over
• Well-equipped Home-Economics Room for Fun with Food activities and large and airy Hall for Martial Arts, Dance and Drama activities
• Extensive open-air school grounds for outdoor games and sports activities
• Ample parking space for pick-up and drop-off
• Spacious classrooms which have been transformed into activity rooms to host our kids during the various sessions of indoor activities
To Remember
2013 Registration Form
Date of Birth
Gender Girl Boy
Notes: All rates quoted above are for the whole 8-week Kidstart programme. When more than one child from a family is attending Kidstart, the Sibling rate must be applied to the lower-priced package.
Kidstart Mini (2-3 years 6 months)Kids born in 2010 - 2011Offered as a 3-day (Tue, Wed, Thur) or 5-day option, between 9:00am and 1:00pm
Kidstart Juniors (4-7 years) & Pre-Teens (8-11 years) Kids born in 2002 - 2009 Offered as a 3-day (Tue, Wed, Thur) or 5-day option, between 9:00am and 1:00pm
Kidstart Teens (12-15 years) Kids born in 1998 - 2001Offered as a 3-day (Tue, Wed, Thur) option, between 9:00am and 1:00pm
Kidstart Club Hour Option Kids can participate in our Club hours beyond the 9:00am to 1:00pm programme. Kids rotate between the various clubs
LKidstart TotalMake cheque payable to Vista Coop
Koptaco will be providing this service at the following rates which vary according to distance:
Kidstart Summer Club • Vista Coop • Kidstart Childcare and Development Centre228 Triq Misra˙ il-Barrieri, Santa Venera SVR 1759 • Tel: 2144 5758 • Mobile: 9999 5758, 9968 4411 • Email: [email protected] www.vista.coop
LShould you require transport one way only, fee to be half applicable rate plus E11
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Extra time availed of (up to 2:30pm max) will be billed at E3.00 per hour on a weekly basis.
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If benefitting from the Returner rate, kindly state in which 2 years your child attended Kidstart?Returners are kids who attended Kidstart at least twice before.
Extended hours up to 5:00pm are also being offered. Kidstart transport will take kids from Óamrun at 1:00pm to our Kidstart Childcare and Development Centre at St Venera (near Lidl Supermarket) where they will have further activities until pick-up. Fees are €42 for 3-day, and €57 for 5-day for transport, plus €2.50 per hour.
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Name of taxable Parent/Guardian
ID Card Date Telephone Home
Mobile Workplace
Workplace Phone Signature
Pick-Up AuthorisationTo be completed by Parent/Guardian. Please name the persons authorised to pick up your child. No other person will be able to do so without the parent/guardian’s consent. (kindly include yourself)
Name & Surname ID Card No Relationship to Child
Emergency Contact DetailsPlease ensure that you include the correct details of persons who may be contacted in case of emergency.
Name & Surname Mobile Number Fixed Line Number
1. Does your child have any type of allergy? Yes No If Yes, specify:
2. Has your child ever had an operation/injury? Yes No
Description: Month/Year:
3. Does your child have Yes No any specific dietary needs?
If Yes, specify:
Medical History4. Is your child currently taking Yes No any prescription medicine?
Drug:
Dosage:
5. Please describe any other health condition or physical/ psychological impairment of your child (or any other conditions) about which we should be informed.
The data requested will only be processed by the administrators of Kidstart for the general administration of the club and for correspondence with participants themselves. Under no circumstances will this data be passed on to commercial third parties.
All this information is required so that, should the need arise, procedures may be carried out without any unnecessary delays. In case of an accident or emergency, the Summer Club Administrator will attempt to contact the persons listed in the Emergency Contact Details. If no one can be reached the responsibility of your child’s health will be assumed by the doctor.
I/We give Vista Coop permission to use images of my/our child in future Kidstart promotional material and media coverage of Kidstart activities.
I/We give Vista Coop permission to pass on my/our details to the Inland Revenue Dept. for the purpose of benefiting from any tax concessions offered, should this info be requested. Should I/we require a Tax Certificate to be issued at a later date, I/we understand that a e10 fee will be charged.
2013 Registration Form
If this is your first time at Kidstart, how did you get to know about it?
Note: All bookings must be paid in full at registration by cash or cheque either by post or by calling personally at our offices at St Venera from 9 to 11.30am Monday to Friday. No postdated cheques will be accepted.
Refunds: Refunds are not available for vacations or illnesses. Only in very special circumstances are refunds considered in which case an administrative fee will be charged.
Kids who are assisted by a facilitator at school will have to be also assisted by one during the 8 week Kidstart programme. Qualified LSA’s will have to be contracted by the parents/guardians. Kids who cannot participate safely or effectively in their group without an LSA due to psychological, physical or emotional challenges may have to be dismissed after consultation with the parents/guardians and no refund will be given for the unused days of the programme.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis and must be accompanied by full payment. Acceptance will be confirmed in writing. A fiscal receipt and further details will be sent to you closer to the Summer Club opening date. A separate form is to be filled in for each child. The Kidstart Summer Club brochure and further forms may be downloaded from www.vista.coop
